Pesto Mozzarella Cheese Balls Recipe By Tasty Recipes

PESTO MOZZARELLA CHEESE BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut biscuit dough in half. Flatten dough.
• Spread a teaspoon of pesto in the center of the dough, then place a mozzarella cube on top
• Pinch the sides around the cheese so the pesto and cheese are completely encased by the dough.
• Place stuffed dough balls in a cast iron pan.
• Crush garlic and mix with melted butter.
• Brush the garlic butter over each ball. Bake for 20 minutes at 400˚F (200˚C) or until the dough is golden brown. Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

PESTO MOZZARELLA SKEWERS

Steps:

• Mix pesto, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Place drained mozzarella balls in a ziplock bag and add pesto mixture.
• Gently squeeze things around in the bag so that all the balls are nicely coated.
• Place a coated mozzarella ball and a cherry tomato on each toothpick.
• To serve, arrange them in a circle on platter and garnish with olives or with fresh basil leaves.

PULL APART CHEESY PESTO BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Combine the flour, salt, and yeast together, then form a well in the centre. Add the water and 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and stir until the mixture holds together.
• Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 7-10 minutes.
• Put the dough into a bowl greased with olive oil, cover with cling film, and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
• Knead the dough again for another minute or so, then form the mixture into 18 even-sized balls.
• Coat each dough ball in a generous helping of pesto.
• Place the dough balls into a large cake tin, cover and rise for another hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C.)
• Cover the dough balls with the cheddar and mozzarella.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes.
• Enjoy!